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Comparision (REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY VS NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD)

 

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  REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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Reverse Iron Butterfly Option Strategy

Reverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim

Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy 

This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the ..

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid -

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option.
Action Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid -

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
Advantages • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy. • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.

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